Appetizer for 18
Potato Latkes
Shredded potatoes and onion combine with eggs, flour, and baking powder before frying into crisp golden pancakes.
$0.75for 4 servings
$0.19 per serving$0.75 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 18servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 2 lb | $1.98Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.07Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.38 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Baking powder and sodaFlourOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 lb russet potatoes
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- vegetable oil (optional)
- sour cream and applesauce (optional)
Steps
- Peel and shred the potatoes and onion, then squeeze them dry in a clean towel.
- Mix the potatoes, onion, eggs, salt, baking powder, and flour in a large bowl.
- Heat a thin layer of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Drop 1/4-cup portions into the skillet and flatten each one.
- Fry the latkes for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and the centers are firm.
- Drain the latkes on a towel and repeat with the remaining batter.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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